Elections & Bylaws Committee Meeting
Posted on 08/04/2026Elections & Bylaws Committee Meeting
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
11350 Palms Blvd
Room 410
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Stakeholders are advised to use the vehicle entrance off of Sawtelle
7.1 [Administrative] [Elections] ELECTION INFORMATION WORKSHEET - Discussion and possible action regarding the 2027 Neighborhood Council Election Information Worksheet.
7.2 [Administrative] - Discussion and possible action regarding Neighborhood Council Elections Outreach Ideas for NC Funding Packet
7.3 [Administrative] - Discussion and possible action regarding Engangement Plan
7.4 [Administrative] - Discussion and possible action regarding Election Schedule
Transportation, Infrastructure & Sustainability Committee Meeting
Posted on 08/04/2026Transportation, Infrastructure & Sustainability Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 4th 2026
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Public Welcome
Meetings are held at the Windward School, Room 410. Parking lot off Sawtelle is open
8.1. [POLICY] Santa Monica Airport Park Access: Discussion and possible action regarding access routes into the future Santa Monica Airport Park from Los Angeles.
8.2. [NPG] Mar Vista Arbor Group: Discussion and possible action regarding an NPG or community improvement project funding tree plantings by the Mar Vista Arbor Group.
Outreach Committee Meeting
Posted on 08/04/2026Outreach Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 6th
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
11350 Palms Blvd
Room 410
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Stakeholders are advised to use the vehicle entrance off of Sawtelle
7.1. [FUNDING] [OUTREACH] Funding Motion submitted by the Outreach Committee. The MVCC authorizes an expense of up to $250 for purchase of 16 canopy disks- 40 pounds per leg per the recomendation.
7.2. [FUNDING] [OUTREACH] Funding Motion submitted by the Outreach Committee. The MVCC authorizes an expense of up to $650 for purchase of 300 branded license plate frames.
7.3. [FUNDING] [OUTREACH] Funding Motion submitted by the Outreach Committee. The MVCC authorizes an expense of up to $450 for purchase of 2000 I Love Mar Vista Stickers.
7.4. [FUNDING] [OUTREACH] Funding Motion submitted by the Outreach Committee. The MVCC authorizes an expense of up to not to exceed $3500 to purchase 500 clear branded bags.
MVCC has a new Youth Director.
Posted on 08/04/2026
Mar Vista Community Council has a new Youth Director.
Our Youth Director Chloe Samiley left to attend the Naval Academy.
We needed to fill the position and we were lucky enough to have Spencer Reisner fill the position.
Spencer is the perfect person to become our Youth Director. He has been attending Mar Vista Community Council meetings for a few years and he was also instrumental in creating the position. He was sworn in at our Board of Directors Meeting last week. Spencer will be serving on the Elections and By-laws Committee along with his Youth Director duties.
Our Street Banners Are Up!
Posted on 07/06/2026
Sawtelle South of Palms for a few blocks. woo hoo!!
Venice Fest
Posted on 07/06/2026
We tabled at Venice Fest a couple Saturdays ago.
Fun and Sunny day with the community. Thanks to everyone who came by and said hi!
PorchFest is here again!
Posted on 07/06/2026
Bringing Free Live Music to Our Neighborhood Porches!
Porchfest Los Angeles transforms neighborhoods into vibrant community stages, connecting residents through free, live performances by local musicians, performers and artists on front porches, driveways, and community spaces. This annual event celebrates creativity, strengthens community ties, and makes the arts accessible to everyone.
Mar Vista and Culver City
October 24, 25 2026 11am - 5:00pm
Sign up today, spaces are limited.
www.porchfestla.com/perform
www.porchfestla.com/host
www.porchfestla.com/volunteer
May 2026 Mar Vista Crime Report
Posted on 07/07/2026
The Mar Vista Mural is back up in sparkling color!
Posted on 06/01/2026
The brand new sparkling Mar Vista Mural which was in desparate need of a makeover was unveiled Sunday, May 31st. Members of Mar Vista Community Council participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony with Council Member Traci Park and Muralist DJ Neff. Thank you to Council member Park for helping to beautify Mar Vista!
Mar Vista Crime Report
Posted on 05/18/2026PACIFIC AREA • MAR VISTA
CRIME STATISTICS & INFORMATION
Crime Numbers April 2026 for Mar Vista
1. Robbery – Street :
4/01/26. Washington Pl & McLaughlin Ave. When victim confronted suspect take victim’s mail package from porch, suspect brandished handgun.
2.Robbery – Street :
4/08/26. 10770 Lawler St. Susps met victim to sell item from Facebook Marketplace, used handgun, took iPad.
3.Robbery – Street:
4/13/26. Overland Ave & Palms Blvd. Susp met victim to sell item from facebook marketplace. ( same victim as previous facebook meet) , brandished knife, took phone.
4. Robbery – Business:
4/27/26. Overland Ave & National Blvd. Masked suspects entered convenience store, jumped counter, and took registers.
5. Agg Assault –
4/15/26. Gateway Blvd & Barrington. HOMELESS. Suspect brandished knife at homeless victim after aggressive panhandling.
6. Agg Assault –
4/21/26. Gateway Blvd & Barrington. HOMELESS. Suspect brandished gun at homelessvictim after aggressive panhandling. Victim is same homeless panhandler as previous agg assault.
7. Agg Assault –
4/13/26. 3600 Meier St. DOMESTIC. Suspect (Girlfriend) struck victim with sewing machine.
8. Agg Assault –
4/04/26. 3500 blk Inglewood Blvd. Suspect (Friend) attacked & struck elderly victim unprovoked.
9. Agg Assault –
4/02/26. Centinela Ave & Palms Blvd. Elderly suspect hit elderly victim with blunt object. Susp & Vict have long-term ongoing issues.
CRIME TRENDS & CRIME PREVENTION TIPS
Various burglaries are still occurring in the MVCC area, but first to note are the houses under construction and houses under fumigation. When there is a tented residence, the burglars know the residence is vacant for a short time and windows are likely open. Or they will still break into the house. Not only in the Mar Vista area, but throughout the westside, there is an increase where burglars removed valuables and jewelry from fumigated houses.
Consider storing your valuables elsewhere during this time.
Consider informing neighbors to keep an eye out for strangers on your property during this time.
For houses under construction, burglars often see it as an opportunity to break in at night and steal contractor’s tools. When the construction is near completion, some burglars steal appliances, fixtures, water heaters, etc.
Other various burglaries in the area also include the burglary crew burglaries where multiple suspects enter backyards, smash the glass door, and ransack the house targeting jewelry, cash, high-end hand bags. Burglars also enter apartment complexes and take mail packages from the mail room or the garage and take whatever valuables they can. Businesses are also being burglarized from restaurants, dental offices, and schools.
One burglary arrest was made in April where a male suspect (from Lennox) was arrested attempted to break into a home near Clover Ave elementary school.
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS have been on the rise again in 2026 citywide and there is little to prevent it. Various Toyota vehicles are mainly being targeted. Consider getting a car cover so thieves will not see that it is a Toyota.
Free Car Seat Safety Check
Posted on 05/06/2026
Night of Fun !
Posted on 05/06/2026
Thank you to all who donated blood!
Posted on 03/29/2026
Thank you to all who came out and supported our blood
drive at the Spring Fest at Mar Vista Rec. The room was
buzzing all day! You are very much appreciated.
The average take in of blood for a drive is 12 pints. Mar Vista gave them 20!
One pint of donated blood can save or help up to three lives. This is achieved because the collected blood is typically separated into three key components—red blood cells, plasma, and platelets—which can be used individually to treat different patients, such as trauma victims, cancer patients, or infants. Thank You Mar Vista!!!
100 years of serving our community
On February 26, 2026, LAPD Pacific Division celebrated a pretty remarkable milestone — 100 years of serving our community — with a Formal Divisional Inspection joined by the Chief of Police.
Zone 3 Director Andrew Marton was there to represent Mar Vista at this special occasion.
It was a proud day honoring the officers, staff, and families who have made Pacific Division what it is over the past century.
For those of us in Mar Vista, it's a good reminder of the partnership we share with our local division and the people who show up for our neighborhoods every day.
LAPD Pacific Division officers stand at attention during the formal inspection ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of Pacific Area, February 2025.
Floral tributes honor fallen Officers Gilbert Reyes and Phillip S. Riley among the 239 LAPD officers lost in the line of duty, remembered during Pacific Division's centennial celebration, February 2025.
Summer is Fast Approaching! Sign your kids up soon!
Posted on 03/18/2026Summer is Fast Approaching! Sign your kids up soon!
Mar Vista Rec Center has some great ways to keep your kids busy this summer!
Tree Planting Event
Posted on 03/18/2026Save the Date! Plant some Trees!
Updated Pacific Division Police Contacts
Posted on 03/18/2026
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